Why I am voting for Betsy Markey

Journal-Advocate Staff

Posted:
07/15/2008 12:22:00 AM MDT

EDITOR,

This country is faced with a number of important issues that have no easy answers and for which good people may have differing opinions. There has been too much hostility amongst politicians and too much partisan games playing. We the people have not been well represented.

We have an opportunity to elect a representative from the 4th Congressional District who can bridge differing views and provide a balanced representation of the broad spectrum of interests within our district. Betsy Markey has the background with degrees in political science and public administration and experience as a successful businesswoman, a public servant representing the 4th CD as Ken Salazar's regional director, and with the Federal Treasury and State Department including director for computer security policy and training.

Betsy has presented sensible non-partisan positions on health care, energy and education. Energy issues are particularly important in CD-4 as oil and gas revenues are a significant revenue source within Weld County. Her balanced approach is needed to reduce dependence on hydrocarbon fuels while accounting for both environmental and energy supply needs.

According to Betsy, "It is the duty of every public servant to take care of our military and veteran communities by providing them with, among other things: comprehensive nursing and medical facilities, proper healthcare and mental healthcare services, broadly-based educational and housing assistance, timely processing of claims, and appropriate disability and retirement benefits.

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" Her opponent has voted several times against funds for our military personnel.

I will be voting for Betsy in November.

FROM,

Bob Norris

Longmont

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